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Living in a Big Way

  • 19471947
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 44m
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6.1/10
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Living in a Big Way (1947)
Leo marries Margaud after a whirlwind romance just before shipping out to war. When he returns he is surprised to discover not only that his bride is not what she led him to believe, but also that she expects a quick divorce.
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Leo Gogarty marries Margaud Morgan after a whirlwind romance just before shipping out to war. When he returns he is surprised to discover not only that his bride is not what she led him to b... Read allLeo Gogarty marries Margaud Morgan after a whirlwind romance just before shipping out to war. When he returns he is surprised to discover not only that his bride is not what she led him to believe, but also that she expects a quick divorce. Both Mr. & Mrs Gogarty must find their ... Read allLeo Gogarty marries Margaud Morgan after a whirlwind romance just before shipping out to war. When he returns he is surprised to discover not only that his bride is not what she led him to believe, but also that she expects a quick divorce. Both Mr. & Mrs Gogarty must find their place with or without each other in a society still adjusting to peace.
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  • Director
    • Gregory La Cava
  • Writers
    • Gregory La Cava(screenplay)
    • Irving Ravetch
  • Stars
    • Gene Kelly
    • Marie McDonald
    • Charles Winninger
  • Director
    • Gregory La Cava
  • Writers
    • Gregory La Cava(screenplay)
    • Irving Ravetch
  • Stars
    • Gene Kelly
    • Marie McDonald
    • Charles Winninger
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly
    • Leo Gogarty
    Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald
    • Margo Morgan
    Charles Winninger
    Charles Winninger
    • D. Rutherford Morgan
    Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter
    • Peggy Randall
    Spring Byington
    Spring Byington
    • Mrs. Minerva Alsop Morgan
    Jean Adair
    Jean Adair
    • Abigail Morgan
    Clinton Sundberg
    Clinton Sundberg
    • Everett Hanover Smythe
    John Warburton
    John Warburton
    • 'Skippy' Stuart Simms
    William 'Bill' Phillips
    William 'Bill' Phillips
    • Schultz
    Bernadene Hayes
    Bernadene Hayes
    • Dolly
    John Alexander
    John Alexander
    • Attorney Ambridge
    Phyllis Kennedy
    Phyllis Kennedy
    • Elsie, the Maid
    Ernie Adams
    Ernie Adams
    • Process Server
    • (uncredited)
    Anne Beck
    • Junior League Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Wilson Benge
    Wilson Benge
    • Servant
    • (uncredited)
    Georgie Billings
    • Marine
    • (uncredited)
    Barbara Billingsley
    Barbara Billingsley
    • G.I. Bill's Wife
    • (uncredited)
    Gladys Blake
    Gladys Blake
    • Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gregory La Cava
    • Writers
      • Gregory La Cava(screenplay) (story)
      • Irving Ravetch
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This box-office failure was the last directorial credit (he did some uncredited work on One Touch of Venus (1948)) for director, screenwriter and occasional producer Gregory La Cava, who had begun working in the film industry as an animator in 1916.
    • Goofs
      At about the 1 hour 27 minute mark while dancing Gene Kelly shoves a handkerchief into his back pocket (with part of it showing), but in the next immediate shot the handkerchief is gone.
    • Quotes

      Margaud Morgan: Is that the only reason you like me Leo? Because I don't step on your toes?

    • Connections
      Edited into American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Fido and Me
      (uncredited)

      Music by Louis Alter

      Lyrics by Edward Heyman

      Sung and Danced by Gene Kelly and a dog

    User reviews17

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    10/10
    I love it
    I thought this movie was fun. I have never really watched old movies before and this one was a really great first date film. It had warmth and heart and spirit. Was kind of cheesy but in today's film industry, cheesy is cute. I gave it a ten and I highly suggest renting, buying or seeing the movie anyway you can. Gene Kelly was very dreamy and a little bit sarcastic and you knew the character thought that he was gonna have it all. The female lead was cast perfect because their two personalities had spark and you wanted to hold on and see what would happen. The grandma in the movie was priceless. The perfect addition to a great old movie. I love the fact it was black and white and Gene Kelly is so sweet with all the kids in the movie that you can't help liking him. See It.
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    4
    • kath1703
    • Dec 21, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 8, 1947 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Life's for the Loving
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,839,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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